buz.
Your new kid friendly Airpod.
The retail value of headphones in the US alone is 27 billion dollars.
87% of US citizens have a device to listen to music.
Studies by otolaryngologists and audiologists in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) have found that hearing loss among children has increased due to the wrong use of headphones. Headphones for children need to have noise cancelation devices and volume limiting.
moodboard
headphones
Primary Target Audience: Kids between the ages of 5-12, pre-schoolers, first graders. Goal: There is a demand for an earbud that is userfriendly for children, best suited for their ear and hearing. With interesting design form. Focus on noise cancellation and volume/time limitations.
user research 1
2
3
"Children ages 3-8 need to hear to a certain volume until they develop a complete eardrum. National Center for Biotechnology Information
"Nearly 1 in 5 school-age children in the United States develop hearing problems. -Center fror Disease Control
Today's Agenda
By 2024, if action is not taken, 35% of kids will end up with -Harvard University hearing issues when older.
9
INTER VIEWS
"MY KID WILL SPEND OVER 8 HOURS WITH AN OVERSIZED HEADPHONE AND LOUD MUSIC IN HER EAR".
Sierra - mother "I WISH MY HEADPHONE WAS MORE COMFORTABLE AND LESS BORING!"
Ana - 7 years old.
Jessie, Age 6 User Journey Map
Jessie begins her day wth online learning and music in her headphones
In the end of the day she complain of ear pain
Jessie starts playing music and getting more confortable with her headphone.
Purchases a pair BUZ. and starts using
Her ear pain goes away, and she starts enjoying music again.
Jessie and her parents choose music, volume and more limitations.
Jessie is happier and healthier, She has learned long-lasting habits on now can enjoy listening to music daily.
sketch ideation
Few different ideas are generated from autonomous devices and wearable buds design. Small and simple forms were explored so the user experience is used to its maximum.
The design must be fun and appeal to children's audience. The design form needs to be comfortable and flexible. Overall the bud must look like a children user-friendly design form.
the app
buz. >
<
Wake Up Songs
Homework Songs
Goodnight Songs
Parent controlled app with pre-programmed playlists, where together with their children they are able to choose songs and the volume limitations that fit best for their kid.
Parents are also able to schedule the routine and time limitations for their kids to interact with the phone and listen to music.
The app starts with four playlists, but more can be downloaded within the app.
Dance Party
Wake Up Songs
Homework Songs
Goodnight Songs
Dance Party
buz.
Your new kid friendly Airpod.
Bluetooth 5.0 with super range
Beamfoming Speaker
Kid Friendly Sensors
8 Hours of Music
Wireless Charging Pods
Size
Paired with the best Bluetooth device in the market, it can take up to 1/2 km of reach from your phone.
Noise isolation system with driver electro dynamic titanium driver. Textile head for better fit-over design.
Dual optical sensor. Double tap to turn on and pair with App. User friendly and easy to interact. With H1 Chip.
Buz. can last up to 8 hours of music with a single charge. Overnight charges can last up to 16 hours.
Pods come with every bud. Easy to storage and magnetic connected. Both the bud and the case are made with resistant PC housing.
Scale: 1.46" x 0.62" x 0.73 Weight: 0.12 ounce
buz. Your new kid friendly Airpod.
buz.
Your new kid friendly Airpod.
buz.
Your new kid friendly Airpod.
buz.
Your new kid friendly Airpod.
Foam
Steel Alloy Coil
Silica Gel
Aluminium
buz. Your new kid friendly Airpod.
Silica Gel Ear Cap
Sound Guide Structure 10mm Pod Speakers Dual Accelorometers Dual Battery W2 Chip
Coil Magnet PCB Board
Armature Shell
buz. Your new kid friendly Airpod.
Impact Resistant PC Housing
buz.
Your new kid friendly Airpod.
buz.
Your new kid friendly Airpod.
buz.
Your new kid friendly Airpod.